Human Resource Development

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: HRMG71004
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 60
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 40
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  All career clarification knowledge and skills acquired during Year 1 and Year 2 on the Health & Leisure Programme

Module Description/Aims:

  This module will enable the initial preparation of students for their work placement in Semester 6.
It is intended to provide the learner with the pre-requisite human resource development knowledge, skills and competencies pertinent to working within the sport, health, leisure and wellness industries. Industry settings will be studied, emphasising the importance of the co-ordination and development of both volunteers and paid staff. The module will give students the opportunity to develop career pathways.
Students will engage in a work based learning ethnographic project while on work placement, analysing and critiquing HRD practices

Positive organisational development and flourishing will underpin the module.
  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture3 Per Week
Tutorial2 Per Week


 
Learning Outcomes show detail >>
   
 
On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Demonstrate appropriate standard of workplace preparation
2Articulate intrapersonal awareness in relation to their own career ambition and critically reflect on their role within their placement organisation, with a view to developing personally & professionally
3Apply process and content theories of motivation to a variety of work settings
4Evaluate HRD organisational practices
5Articulate the elements essential to organisational positive development and contribute to same
6Demonstrate an understanding of the HR approaches applied to paid and volunteer professionals in the sport, health & leisure industry


 
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Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using a combination of lectures, tutorials & practical group work sessions. Theoretical aspects will be presented in lecture format, guest lectures will inform specific work placement preparation (Career?s officer, past graduates). Practical group work sessions will facilitate intra and interpersonal development through role play, simulations & applied learning


 
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Content Detail
Pre-Placement PreparationCV Preparation, interview skills, intrapersonal analysis, workplace etiquette, customer/client care revisited, ethical responsibilities, exploration of professional boundaries, working in multidisciplinary environments, professional assertiveness
Succession planningSuccession planning
Orientation progammingOrientation programming
Critique, design, evaluation
Application of motivational aspects
Performance appraisal - types, delivery, when, why, where• common errors
Work place motivationTheories of Workplace motivation
Employee/volunteer commitment & satisfaction
Paid v unpaid workers, managing work place motivation
Management & LeadershipManagement & Leadership Styles
Managing Liability - screening, risk assessment, protection, rights & responsibilities
Job/task enrichment
Retention issues & mechanisms to address
Reward programmes - ISC, VIP

ConflictConflict Explored
Conflict consequences
Management of conflict

Positive Organisational DevelopmentPositive Organisational Development
Case study analysis

HR challengesRecruitment, retention, attrition
Economic & Political - policy and funding, legal issues
Demographic - work place age spread & diversification
Technological
Exploration of resources and National agency supports for training & development (volunteers and paid employees)


 
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Assessment Strategies
Students will develop a PDP prior to work placement, matching their own attributes with their chosen placement site in Semester 5, complete with weekly work sheets facilitating intrapersonal development and career orientation.
An in-class assessment will take place during Semester 6, and students will undertake a major work based learning ethnographic project, analysing HRD practices applied therein.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2Continuous AssessmentPersonal Development PlanThis will include the compilation of a PDP and weekly work sheets30
3, 4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentProject - IndividualWork based learning ethnographic project50
3, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentClass Exam20


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9780750682299Managing People in Sport Organisations
Taylor, Tracy; Doherty, Alison; McGraw, Peter
Elsevier		2007-
Recommended0415384532Working with Volunteers in Sport
Cuskelly, Graham; Hoye, Russell; Auld, Chris
Routledge		2006-
Recommended0750666765Sport Management Principles & Applications
Hoye, Russell; Smith, Aaron; Westerbeek, Hans
Elsevier		2013-
Recommended1403934347Work Placements: A survival guide for students
Fanthome, C.
Palgrave Macmillan 		2004-
Recommended0873229738Human Resource Management in Sport & Recreation
Chelladurai, Packianthan
Human Kinetics		20072nd-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
WebsiteWork placement, a best practice guide for students www.hea.ie
Course MaterialTipping the Balance. Report and Recommendations to Government on Supporting & Developing Volunteering in Ireland (2002). National Committee on Volunteering
Course MaterialSector Skills. Addressing the Training Needs of the Coommunity & Voluntary Sector. (2005) The Wheel
Course MaterialStrategy for Volunteering in Scotland. (2004) Volunteer Development Scotland
Course MaterialWhite Paper on a Funding Scheme for Training & Supports in the Comminity & Voluntary Sector. (2003) Dept of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht & Rural Affairs
Websitewww.pobail.ie
Websitewww.irishsportscouncil.ie
Websitewww.volunteeringireland.ie
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